David Boyle (26 July 1772 – 30 January 1853) was a Scottish judge.
He became an advocate in 1793. He was Member of Parliament for Ayrshire from 1807 to 1811 during which time he was appointed Solicitor General for Scotland.
He was appointed a Senator of the College of Justice, as Lord Boyle in 1811. He was Lord Justice Clerk from 1811 to 1841 and Lord Justice General from 1841 to 1852. He became a Privy Counsellor in 1820.
His eldest son by his second wife was George David Boyle, who became Dean of Salisbury.
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Preceded by John Clerk |
Solicitor General for Scotland 1807-1811 |
Succeeded by David Monypenny |
Preceded by Charles Hope |
Lord Justice Clerk 1811-1841 |
Succeeded by John Hope |
Preceded by Lord Granton |
Lord Justice General 1841-1852 |
Succeeded by Lord Colonsay |